Key facts
- US job openings reached 7.62 million in April.
- This is the highest level since May 2024.
- Job openings increased from 6.89 million in March.
- The surge was driven by an increase in white-collar positions.
In April, U.S. employers advertised 7.62 million job openings. This figure represents a substantial increase from the 6.89 million openings recorded in March. The latest data indicates that April's job openings were the highest recorded in nearly two years, specifically since May 2024. The report highlighted that this surge was particularly driven by an increase in white-collar positions.